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  1. Been there,done that

    Is it possible to get out of a signed contract if a nurse doesn't like her job.

    Been there,done that replied to VKALA's topic in General Nursing

    Is this through an agency, or a hospital? I have gotten out of an agency contract. I was documenting problems throughout the contract. Chances are.. you need a
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    How do you deal with being called a "snitch" by your co-workers?

    Been there,done that replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A verbal statement to the nursing supervisor on duty is not officially reporting the infraction. Now you know the supervisor mishandled the report. ( do not ever verbalize any complaint to him/her...
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    Don't like nursing at all, what can I do with my BSN?

    Been there,done that replied to lostrnugh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A medical leave of absence would need to be requested by his provider. So far, OP has not responded to that suggestion. What perspective could be gained by " taking a few weeks off?" Time off will...
  4. Been there,done that

    New Grad, disciplinary woes

    Been there,done that replied to furelite's topic in General Nursing

    Did not realize you were still in orientation!! Your ( useless) preceptor is responsible for this fiasco, not you. Cannot fathom an administration that would write up an orientee, while working with...
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    New Grad, disciplinary woes

    Been there,done that replied to furelite's topic in General Nursing

    You do NOT have to sign a verbal warning. What exactly is the administrative complaint against you? I would file a grievance first and foremost. Pediatric nursing is a tough gig. There are...
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    Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    Been there,done that replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think you know why more nurses are leaving , than staying. It's either high nurse-patient ratios or micro-management. Now the question is, why do YOU stay .. and why do you
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    Don't like nursing at all, what can I do with my BSN?

    Been there,done that replied to lostrnugh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all, you need to take care of yourself. Depression and out of control heart rates need to be addressed.Talk to your physician and get some effective coping strategies. Use your EAP. You must...
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    Have you encountered useless residents?

    Been there,done that replied to seks's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    With ANY change of condition, when you request ANY physician assessment..if you feel the orders were not appropriate/adequate... you MUST advocate. If this means further communication with the...
  9. Been there,done that

    migraines and work

    Been there,done that replied to RobotNurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I worked with a nurse with your issue. We were working for an in house staffing pool. If you can make it that day fine, if not.. don't call requesting to work that day. This pool paid premium time for...
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    Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    Been there,done that replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting poll, however no responses apply. Work for LESS money? We are more valuable than ever,think outside the box a little. At 50, I was traveling to Hawaii, doing private duty, and agency...
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    Jealous Friends...

    Been there,done that replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School, College Programs

    I would worry less about what my friends were doing... and brush up on my writing skills. It's whether, not weather. You have MANY papers in front of you
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    let go during orientation, needs advice?

    Been there,done that replied to sheepingarden's topic in General Nursing

    Are the people in your family nurses? If not , they have no real insight on the issues you are up against at "prestigious' hospital.Sounds like your preceptor is documenting anything and everything...
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    Accused by patient of stealing his percocet

    Been there,done that replied to Nursebb1942's topic in General Nursing

    Having ONE of these patients YEARS ago.. does not qualify as an expert response. OP did not see this coming. OP did not know the drug seeker was going to blindside them. You are saying every time...
  14. Been there,done that

    What do you know/have you been taught about Sepsis?

    Been there,done that replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    I know my father died of sepsis.. loooong story. Indeed ,his cause of death was listed as heart failure. A LAME excuse from the attending, accepted by the coroner. Since then, I have worked in...
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    Accused by patient of stealing his percocet

    Been there,done that replied to Nursebb1942's topic in General Nursing

    Now you know that being "Nice as could be." Is not the way to handle drug seekers. Being nice is viewed as a sign of weakness. You need to be firm and set clear limits. Tell me you reported this to...
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    Dumbest thing a doctor has done/said to you

    Been there,done that replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    After 33 years of nursing, I must sleep on this, for several nights. Way too many
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    5-year-old chooses heaven over hospital

    Been there,done that replied to anh06005's topic in Nursing News

    She doesn't "understand it pretty well". She is repeating what she has been told. The choice ultimately will be made by her parents. That choice is unbelievably heartbreaking .. either
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    Confused about my interview

    Been there,done that replied to whyohwhy's topic in General Nursing

    Deep breaths. Realize there are many hoops to jump. Pretty sure correction facilities are desperate for nurses. If nothing else, it was good experience for future
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    oxygen in dying hospice patients

    Been there,done that replied to bmel's topic in General Nursing

    You are spot on. The tubing and prongs can cause significant discomfort, and no one knows if the actively dying patient is feeling it or not. Therefore it should not be used for family/ nurse comfort....
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    How long is your commute?

    Been there,done that replied to the nurse who lived's topic in General Nursing

    My commute is 15 feet, from the bed to the computer, I work from home. Until that becomes an option for you, only YOU know what kind of commute you can tolerate. Is this a 12 hour shift? You will be...
  21. Been there,done that

    I NEED AN ANSWER!

    Been there,done that replied to STXGirl2009's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I realize your anxiety, I apologize for the inappropriate answers you have received. It is not possible for an outsider to determine the extent ,or results of a hospital background check. All you...
  22. Been there,done that

    ECG reading. HELP!

    Been there,done that replied to LelahRN2be's topic in General Nursing

    P waves are not discernible. Needed to be re-done with better lead placement. May be a bundle branch block configuration, but that is a cardiologist's call. Highly doubt the stroke was
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    Oxygen therapy

    Been there,done that replied to guest114's topic in General Nursing

    Oxygen is a drug. The liter flow is a prescribed dosage. The mask method of delivery would change the dosage ordered by the
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    Bedside burnout

    Been there,done that replied to Nierdo's topic in General Nursing

    You hate bedside nursing. Returning to a previous position in bedside nursing will not change that. You have 5 years of nursing experience. That qualifies you for the MANY opportunities that are...
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    Working for two hospitals

    Been there,done that replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in General Nursing

    I admire your ambition. It appears that you are planning to accept a position with 2 different facilities. That would not be considered a conflict of